Monthly Archive: Agosto 2020
Boeing Woes Mount As Manufacturing Defect Found in 787s
Boeing Co. found two “distinct manufacturing issues” in the fuselage of 787 Dreamliner jets and has told airlines operating eight affected planes to remove them from service so they can be repaired.
The issues were found in the join of fuselage sections toward the rear of the aircraft, and as a r…
Latest Variant of Patriot Missile Failed in IBCS Test
WASHINGTON — The most advanced variant of the Patriot missile misfired during a major test of the U.S. Army’s air and missile defense battle command system, which involved tactical ballistic missile and a cruise missile targets, an Army official confirmed.
Inside Defense, on Aug. 24, first repo…
War of Words Between China and Unites States Heats Up
The international, rules-based system that has brought security and stability to much of the globe is under duress, Defense Secretary Dr. Mark T. Esper said in Honolulu today.
Esper said China is threatening the basis for prosperity in the Indo-Pacific region, and like-minded nations must band to…
Pentagon Slams Russian ‘Aggressive Provocation’ in Syria
Statement attributed to: Chief Pentagon Spokesperson Jonathan Hoffman on the Russian Forces’ Breach of Deconfliction Arrangement in Syria:
“On Tuesday, Russian forces breached our deconfliction arrangement in Syria and injured U.S. service members with their deliberately provocative and aggress…
Taiwan Unveils F-16 Maintenance Hub As China Tensions Grow
TAICHUNG, Taiwan —- Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen vowed on Friday to defend the island with a “solid” air force as she launched a U.S.-backed maintenance centre for the island’s fleet of upgraded F-16 fighters amid rising tensions between Taipei and Beijing.
Frequent Chinese and U.S. military e…
